HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-28-12 Personnel & Finance PERSONNEL & FINANCE AUGUST 28,2012
5:30 P.M.
2013 Budget Review
Robinson Center
Committee Members Present: Karen White, Gavin Ferlic,Dr. David Varner
Henry Davis
Citizen Members Present: Tammy McNally, Julaine James
Other Council Members Present: Tim Scott, Valerie Schey,Dr. Fred Ferlic,
Oliver Davis. Derek Dieter
Others Present: See Attached Sign-In Sheet
Agenda: 2013 Budget Presentation& Question&Answer from public
Karen White, Chairperson,Personnel&Finance Committee opened the field hearing by
clearly enunciating the purpose and intent of the meeting. Under Karen's guidance the
Council is holding two meetings soliciting spending priorities from the public at a venue
outside of the County-City Building at a place more convenient for the public.
Karen then introduced Mark Neal, City Controller to present the budget process while
incorporating the Council's priorities and the Mayor's vision for 2013. The Controller
provided a handout(A copy is on file in the Office of the City Clerk)to help develop
some understanding and participation.
Marguerite Taylor was the first to open discussion listing her top priority as an enhanced
quality of life focusing on public safety and investment in parks. Mark Neal responded
saying the City wants to invest in parks programming while constantly exploring new
ways to maximize the value of the City's assets.
Bill Stenz urged better coordination between the City's building department and code
enforcement. He also emphasized the potential benefits of the City working with and
bolstering the efforts of neighborhood organizations.
Former Councilmember Ann Puzzello thought the City should do a better job of caring
for vacant lots many of which she described as eyesores.
Other citizens urged better street lighting and repair of curbs and sidewalks.
Marguerite Taylor spoke to the need to address the youth violence problem. She pointed
to the programs at the Robinson Center suggesting the Charles Black and King Center
need the same types of resources and programming for kids to have a meaningful positive
impact.
At 6:40 p.m., Chairperson White closed the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
K en L. White, Chairperson
Personnel &Finance Committee